Description
Book SynopsisA species-by-species guide that shows you how to find and watch nearly 300 mammal, reptile, amphibian and invertebrate species in the UK.Most wildlife books are designed to help you identify the animals you have seen. This book is different. In this new, user-friendly guide one British species is highlighted per page, and each account explains in accessible text how to find it, where to find it and how to ensure you have the most rewarding wildlife-watching experiences.Within the How to Find' section, author Marianne Taylor explains the best time to look for each species, its preferred habitat, and offers tips to help make your search easier or more productive. In Watching Tips' she advises on how to get the most from your encounter, how to observe the species at length and with luck witness its most fascinating behaviour. A colour panel indicates each species' geographical distribution on a map, including Super Sites' where the species is particularly abundant or regular. A cal
Table of ContentsIntroduction Which wildlife? Watching wildlife responsibly Sharing knowledge At home and away How to use this book
Species accounts Mammals Reptiles and Amphibians Fish Butterflies Moths Dragonflies and Damselflies Bees and Wasps Flies Beetles Grasshoppers and Crickets Other Insects Spiders Other Invertebrates
Glossary Further reading and resources Index Photograph credits
